What Defines a Project?

“A project is temporary, it is unique, and it is progressive” (Balakian & Bergmann, 2009, p. 18).
Projects have a defined start and end date; they do not go on forever  and do not repeat. Processes that are repetitive are operations, not  projects. Projects accomplish something new. While there may be phases  or tasks within a project that have been done before, the outcome will  be unique. A project is progressively elaborated, meaning that we can  expect to learn more as the project progresses and the details of the  plan and the requirements may change to meet the needs of the  stakeholders (Balakian & Bergmann, 2009).
Select what you  believe was a project that you have been a part of. Using the  explanation above, decide if it truly was a project or part of ongoing  operations. Justify your decision. Your initial post should contain at  least 200 words and be supported by at least one additional professional  or academic source. Use this week’s lecture as a basis for your post.  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Provide examples or  experiences to support your comments or position. Your replies should be  between 100 and 150 words.